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Game against Oilers provided rematch for young Stars

Several players on the Stars and Oilers had already met several times this season. Both teams have heavy call-ups from their AHL teams, and the Oklahoma City Barons and Texas Stars have met seven times this season.

Dallas players who played in the AHL during the lockout include Cody Eakin, Brenden Dillon, Jamie Oleksiak, Reilly Smith, Tomas Vincour and Antoine Roussel. Edmonton players who were with the Barons include Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Justin Schultz, Teemu Hartikainen, Anton Lander, and Mark Arcobello.

Asked if the familiarity of the players on the other side would make it easier, Oleksaik said yes.

“It’s the NHL, and it’s a different level, but it’s still nice to know the players,” Oleksiak said. “You have an idea what they are going to do, and that’s always helpful.”